Meet and connect

Join us in Cambridge to discuss with experts from Merck Group, local entrepreneurs and academics about the mega trends Clean Meat, Bio- Sensing & Interfaces or Liquid Biopsy Technologies. Listen to pitches from local startups that work on ground-breaking technologies and hear from experts what their potential is and when we can expect them to be available on the market.

Join us in London to discuss with experts from Merck Group, local entrepreneurs and academics about the mega trends Clean Meat, Bio- Sensing & Interfaces or Liquid Biopsy Technologies. Listen to pitches from local startups that work on ground-breaking technologies and hear from experts what their potential is and when we can expect them to be available on the market.

Of the many challenges that Synthetic Biology (SynBio) companies and BioFoundries currently face is predictive scale-up - from lab to production – which is an important and essential step in the process. Transitioning from a lab-scale shake flask to a GMP manufacturing process is a daunting task that involves multiple steps and models to get there.

Building a start-up is no mean feat. So we’re on a mission to build a collaborative and supportive peer group exclusively for early-stage life science founders in the UK. The BioFounder Club aims to provide a safe space for founders to share advice, discuss their challenges and concerns and develop meaningful relationships. Meet-ups are held quarterly for members only.

We are opening up the discussion with SEC members and alumni working in different industries - from biotech companies, to science entrepreneurs, start-up founders and many more. Our speakers will present their exciting stories of how SEC helped them in their new roles and how they started their journeys in the business world.

During this workshop, we open up the discussion with Entrepreneur First. We will be discussing why founding a company is the most ambitious thing you can do with your career and why in 2021, the scale, scope, and cost of launching your own startup has never been more attractive. We'll also feature examples of companies primarily in the Life Sciences sector and talk briefly about the key next steps you might want to take to get started.

We're changing the status quo of low female representation in Venture Capital through our in-house community of women investors in the life sciences across the UK and beyond.

Once a quarter, we host an informal social exclusively for members of the BioCapital Network. No professional services. No pitching companies. No students. Just investors.

Once a quarter, we host an informal drinks meet-up exclusively for members of the BioCapital Network. No professional services. No pitching companies. No students. Just investors.

Interest in agri-tech is surging, highlighting the importance for innovative companies to make breakthroughs and transform agricultural practices for enhanced productivity and sustainability within the UK economy. Our mixer dinners offer unique opportunities for start-ups and investors alike.